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title: "Liverpool: Fans divided as James Pearce reports of interest in Nat Phillips"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-divided-nat-phillips-transfer-interest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2020-09-03T07:30:49Z"
modified: "2020-09-03T07:30:49Z"
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# Liverpool: Fans divided as James Pearce reports of interest in Nat Phillips

**Liverpool have currently [offloaded more players](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/transfers/verein/31) than they have made new signings in this transfer window, and they could be about to see another player leave the club.**

According to [a report from James Pearce](https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1301109826072780801) in a recent transfer analysis report, the Reds could have a dilemma on their hands with Nat Phillips. The 23-year-old has attracted some interest from several clubs, with Bristol City named as one team vying for his services.

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Liverpool could be tempted to send the reserve player out on loan or even cash in on a permanent move. Phillips transferred to the club’s youth side from Bolton under-23s back in 2016 but, in his four years at the club, he has only made one senior appearance.

The Bolton-born defender featured in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Everton during their FA Cup run last season. Aside from his appearance in a youthful side that day, he has failed to break into Jurgen Klopp’s first team (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathaniel-phillips/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/371814/verein/31)).

Some fans are debating whether the centre-back has a future with the club, with one supporter saying there’s ‘no excuses’ for clubs not to pay cash upfront for Phillips. Another feels that a move away from Anfield was ‘always gonna happen’ due to his lack of game-time with the senior squad.

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Read more replies from the Anfield faithful here:

> I dont rate nat Phillips but are we gonna sign a CB
>
> — Thomas (@TMLFC19) [September 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/TMLFC19/status/1301110196538875904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Got what it takes to be our 4th choice CB, and he’d be a “home-grown” player as well
>
> — Matt Green (@GreenyLFC19) [September 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/GreenyLFC19/status/1301117797859164161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He’s always looked pretty steady when called on he wasn’t a bad bit of business really was he
>
> — Mr Red (@SpectrumAudioRJ) [September 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/SpectrumAudioRJ/status/1301134370783342593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Was always gonna happen. Surprised Stuttgart aren’t having a pop.
>
> — James Thrillner (@MichiganLfc) [September 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/MichiganLfc/status/1301127690880253953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 35m !!! Cash upfront, no excuses after his performance Vs Everton
>
> — Smokey (@RedWayYNWA) [September 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/RedWayYNWA/status/1301116072091934721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Where’s the nat Philips money James
>
> — Luke O Shea (@shea\_luke) [September 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/shea_luke/status/1301110187948994561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Do you think Liverpool should keep or sell Nat Phillips? Join the conversation in the comments below…***